THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 20 Nov 2019

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Police talk to estranged husband after he smashed windscreen

 

Thai caption: He smashed her windshield on reconciliation mission

 

Bang Bua Thong police have spoken to a 44 year old Thai man after he was filmed smashing the windshield of his estranged wife's vehicle. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134883-police-talk-to-estranged-husband-after-he-smashed-windscreen/

 

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Video: Insult to injury - pick-up revs off after "deliberate braking"

 

Thai caption: Braked causing collision - exhaust comes next

 

Sanook reported on CCTV footage posted on the site of the Chanthaburi municipality that showed a collision between a pick-up and a motorcycle. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134884-video-insult-to-injury-pick-up-revs-off-after-deliberate-braking/

 

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Pattaya: Locking the stable door after the horse has bolted! Barriers now in place

 

 

77kaoded reported on a picture from Pattaya News that showed a Mitsubishi four door pick-up that had driven into a trench in the road between central and south Pattaya. 

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134885-pattaya-locking-the-stable-door-after-the-horse-has-bolted-barriers-now-in-place/

 

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Chiang Mai: Crackdown on tourists teaching at language institutes and cram schools

 

Picture: Chiang Mai News

 

Authorities in Chiang Mai have said they are cracking down on tourists who are continually extending their stays in the city so they can teach illegally.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134890-chiang-mai-crackdown-on-tourists-teaching-at-language-institutes and-cram-schools/

 

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Pope Francis arrives in Thailand at start of Asia trip

 

 

Pope Francis arrives at a military air terminal in Bangkok, Thailand November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Pope Francis arrived in Thailand on Wednesday to meet with the country's small but devoted Catholic minority on a seven-day Asian trip that will include a family reunion in Bangkok and take his anti-nuclear message to Japan.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134892-pope-francis-arrives-in-thailand-at-start-of-asia-trip/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Pope Francis begins historic visit to Thailand

By The Nation

 

 

A plane carrying Pope Francis and his entourage touched down at Military Air Terminal 2 Wing 6 at Don Mueang Airport in north Bangkok about midday on Wednesday (November 20), commencing a visit coinciding with the 350th anniversary of the first papal mission to Siam.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134892-pope-francis-arrives-in-thailand-at-start-of-asia-trip/?do=findComment&comment=14783267

 

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Thailand’s Supreme Court upholds Spaniard’s death sentence for murder

 

Artur Segarra Princep of Spain raises his hand displaying a popular Bible verse on the palm of his hand reading, “Lucas 23:34” as he arrives at the criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 21, 2017.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Thailand’s Supreme Court has upheld the death penalty imposed by the Criminal and Appeals court on a Spaniard for the murder and mutilation of a fellow countryman, whose remains were thrown into the Chao Phraya River three years ago.

 

Full sory: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134915-thailand’s-supreme-court-upholds-spaniard’s-death-sentence-for-murder/

 

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Movie on sensational cave rescue all set to hit screens nationwide

By Kittipong Thavevong
Special to The Nation

 

The director during the film’s shooting

 

The first movie about last year’s dramatic rescue operation at the Tham Luang cave complex in Chiang Rai province will be screened nationwide from Thursday (November 21).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134917-movie-on-sensational-cave-rescue-all-set-to-hit-screens-nationwide/

 

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Protecting Pattaya tourists a multi-agency job

 

PATTAYA:-- Protecting tourists is no longer just a job for Pattaya’s police and fire department. In 2019, it involves nearly every sector of the city and provincial government.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134914-protecting-pattaya-tourists-a-multi-agency-job/

 

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Marine and lifestyle on display at 8th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show

PATTAYA:--Thailand – Ocean Marina Yacht Club – Southeast Asia’s largest and award-winning marina – is set to host the eighth edition of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show from 21-24 November and showcase everything marine and more in what has become the largest outdoor marine and lifestyle show in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134913-marine-and-lifestyle-on-display-at-8th-ocean-marina-pattaya-boat-show/

 

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Five-metre python caught in Wichit, residents worry over missing cats

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The officers took just minutes to capture the five-metre python, but local residents are worried about their missing cats. Photo: Wichit Municipality

 

PHUKET: Local rescue officers in Wichit were called to snare a five-metre python that was found on a house fence wall in Phuket Villa 5 last night (Nov 19).

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134920-five-metre-python-caught-in-wichit-residents-worry-over-missing-cats/

 

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Thai court disqualifies rising opposition party leader as MP

 

FILE PHOTO: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward Party, speaks during a news conference at his party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday disqualified the leader of an opposition party and fierce government critic from parliament after finding him guilty of violating election law.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134929-thai-court-disqualifies-rising-opposition-party-leader-thanathorn-as-mp/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Thai court bars rising opposition leader from parliament

By Saowanee Ekpunyachai

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday disqualified outspoken opposition party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit as a member of parliament after finding him guilty of violating election law.

 

Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134929-thai-court-disqualifies-rising-opposition-party-leader-thanathorn-as-mp/?do=findComment&comment=14783674

 

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Thai October exports seen down 3.7% year on year - Reuters poll

 

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Port of Bangkok, Thailand, March 25, 2016. Picture taken March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's customs-cleared exports in October likely declined 3.7% from last year, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, after dropping 1.39% in the prior month.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134940-thai-october-exports-seen-down-37-year-on-year-reuters-poll/

 

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Thai Oct domestic car sales drop 11.3% y/y - industries federation

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Domestic car sales in Thailand dropped for a fifth straight month in October, down 11.3% from a year earlier to 77,121 units, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134941-thai-oct-domestic-car-sales-drop-113-yy-industries-federation/

 

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Five MPs claim land ownership based on flimsy proof

By The Nation

 

Pareena Kraikup

 

If it’s true that Ratchaburi MP Pareena Kraikup of the Phalang Pracharath Party cannot verify legal ownership a substantial amount of land in her province, she appears to be far from alone among elected politicians.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134942-five-mps-claim-land-ownership-based-on-flimsy-proof/

 

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Thai officials hold successful talks with China on veg exports

By THE NATION

 

 

Thai officials held successful talks with their Chinese counterparts to reduce obstacles faced in the export of Thai vegetables.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134943-thai-officials-hold-successful-talks-with-china-on-veg-exports/

 

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Gov’t to nominate Songkran as intangible cultural heritage

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Continuing our stories on natural resource conservation, the Cabinet has agreed to nominate Khorat Geopark for consideration by UNESCO as a world geopark. On the conservation of local arts and culture, the Ministry of Culture will be proposing to the Cabinet the nomination of the Songkran Festival as an aspect of intangible cultural heritage to the UNESCO.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134944-gov’t-to-nominate-songkran-as-intangible-cultural-heritage/

 

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Some GSB services to close for maintenance this weekend

By THE NATION

 

 

Government Savings Bank (GSB) will temporarily close down some of its services namely CBS, ESB and MyMo for system maintenance on Saturday November 23 and again on Sunday November 24 between 1am and 8am (seven hours each day on both days), its president Chatchai Payuhanaveechai said on Tuesday (November 19).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134946-some-gsb-services-to-close-for-maintenance-this-weekend/

 

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MRT unveils ‘Christmas gift’ for Bangkok commuters

By THE NATION

 

 

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT), complying with government policy to ease the cost of living, will lower fares on its Purple Line as well as the cost of 30-day advanced tickets starting on December 25.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134950-mrt-unveils-‘christmas-gift’-for-bangkok-commuters/

 

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TAT plans grandest countdown at ICONSIAM

By THE NATION

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with public and private partners, as well as communities along the Chao Phraya River for "Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020", promised to be the grandest and most spectacular event in welcoming in the New Year.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134951-tat-plans-grandest-countdown-at-iconsiam/

 

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Dead-end: Rohingya in Malaysia warn against fleeing from Bangladesh

By Krishna N. Das

 

Rohingya refugees who were intercepted by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency off Langkawi island, are escorted in their boat as they are handed over to immigration authorities, at the Kuala Kedah ferry jetty in Malaysia April 3, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer/Files

 

PENANG, Malaysia (Reuters) - Before he flew to Thailand on a fake Bangladeshi passport and then crossed into Malaysia, Mohammed Imran was one of the most influential Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. He headed an 18,000-strong camp and represented them on the big stage.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134953-dead-end-rohingya-in-malaysia-warn-against-fleeing-from-bangladesh/

 

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Twitter says Conservatives misled public, minister says voters 'don't give a toss'

By Estelle Shirbon

 

Conservative leader Boris Johnson speaks during a televised debate with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ahead of general election in London, Britain, November 19, 2019. Jonathan Hordle/ITV/Handout via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Twitter accused Britain’s ruling Conservative Party on Wednesday of misleading the public during a televised election debate, but Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said voters did not care about the cut and thrust of social media.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134954-twitter-says-conservatives-misled-public-minister-says-voters-dont-give-a-toss/

 

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U.S. to provide ship to Vietnam to boost South China Sea patrols

By Phil Stewart, James Pearson

 

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper reviews the Vietnamese guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Kham

 

HANOI (Reuters) - The United States announced on Wednesday it will provide Vietnam with another coast guard cutter for its growing fleet of ships, boosting Hanoi’s ability to patrol the South China Sea amid tensions with China.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134956-us-to-provide-ship-to-vietnam-to-boost-south-china-sea-patrols/

 

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New front opens in Australian bushfires, power cut to thousands

By Colin Packham

 

NSW Rural Fire Service crews fight a fire as it burns close to property on Wheelbarrow Ridge Road at Colo Heights, north west of Sydney, Australia, November 19, 2019. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts/via REUTERS

 

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Electricity firms cut off power to thousands of people, more than 100 schools were closed and residents in high risk regions sought shelter on Wednesday as Australia’s devastating bushfires opened up a new front.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134958-new-front-opens-in-australian-bushfires-power-cut-to-thousands/

 

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Michael Jackson lawsuits to 'reopen after two boys accuse star of molestation'

By Sam Elliott

 

Wade Robson and James Safechuck accused the icon of molesting them (Image: AFP/Getty Images)

 

A California appeals court appears likely to re-open lawsuits filed by Wade Robson and James Safechuck against music superstar Michael Jackson.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134960-michael-jackson-lawsuits-to-reopen-after-two-boys-accuse-star-of-molestation/

 

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Henry Cavill Says He's Still Superman

By James White

 

 

Henry Cavill's status as Clark Kent, AKA Superman, would seem to be very much up in the air of late. Warner Bros. and DC have no current solid plans for a new standalone Supes film, and he wasn't used for the (spoiler alert) the quick Kal-El cameo in Shazam!. Yet according to the man himself, he's still very much in the role.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134961-henry-cavill-says-hes-still-superman/

 

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Julia Roberts 'was first choice' to play black abolitionist Harriet Tubman

By Bethany Minelle

 

Julia Roberts was floated as an idea to play American abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman

 

Julia Roberts was the first actress to be suggested to play the role of slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman, according to the scriptwriter of a film about her life.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134964-julia-roberts-was-first-choice-to-play-black-abolitionist-harriet-tubman/

 

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Uttama signals launch of new stimulus measures

By THE NATION

 

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana

 

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana said today (November 20) that the government may launch additional measures to help lift the economy before 2020.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134970-uttama-signals-launch-of-new-stimulus-measures/

 

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‘Feast’ of Thai wildlife seized at Cambodia border

By The Nation

 

 

A man has been arrested in Sa Kaeo allegedly in possession of 36 bags of tortoises, seven bags of softshell turtles and 180 boxes containing snakes and monitor lizards loaded onto a pickup truck and waiting to be sold to Cambodian traders

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1134971-‘feast’-of-thai-wildlife-seized-at-cambodia-border/